Need a Vacay? Check Out Three Luxe Fitness Retreats

We're all in favor of taking a much-deserved vacation. You'll be busy with holiday shopping, turkey dinners and Christmas parties soon enough, so why not jet off while you still can? Not only will a vacay help you unwind after...

We're all in favor of taking a much-deserved vacation. You'll be busy with holiday shopping, turkey dinners and Christmas parties soon enough, so why not jet off while you still can? Not only will a vacay help you unwind after a hectic year, but you'll also probably feel ready to tackle just about anything when you return home from one of these luxurious spots.

Of course, there is one downside to traveling: It can be far too easy to let your regular workout routine slide. So we’ve compiled a list of our three favorite wellness retreats so that you can get some (fancy!) R&R without sacrificing your fitness goals.

THE HOTSPOT: Hotel Bel-Air

Destination: Los Angeles

The Draw: Celebrity trainer Scott Crawford and A-list his team create customized wellness programs for guests including outdoor hikes, tennis, yoga, mat Pilates, meditation and T’ai Chi . You can also soothe your sore muscles post-workout at Spa La Prairie, enjoy a light spa breakfast, unwind with acupuncture or take an acting class if the mood strikes. Just say the word and Crawford will work his magic to make it happen.

The Price Tag: Half-day packages start at $645.

THE HOTSPOT: Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

Destination: San Diego, California

The Draw: Thanks to a recent $30 million renovation project, this exclusive hotel will add a 1,000-square foot open-air yoga pavilion to its already impressive list of amenities in November. Not only will the outdoor space be equipped to offer hot yoga but there will be a floating dock for the instructors so you’ll never miss a single cue. Feel more like a high-energy workout? Sign up for the Iron Woman Package, which includes a 1-hour training session incorporating spin, TRX, boxing and stretching followed by a 20-minute muscle & joint bath soak, 90-minute massage of your choice, spa lunch and a signature raw juice drink. Aah…

The Draw: Love to run but forgot your gear in the rush to get away from it all? Have no fear. INK48 hotel’s “Forget It, We’ve Got It-Runner’s Edition” amenity kit to the rescue! This handy loaner kit includes a map of the Hudson River running path, a pre-loaded iPod Shuffle, headphones, a sports watch, running belt, water bottles and an energy bar and sports drink waiting in your hotel room.

The Price Tag: The kit is free upon check-in. Hotel rooms start at $279/ night.